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Library Use Spikes In Face Of Bad Economy
The summer months are always busy for the county's libraries, but circulation numbers spiked well before school let out. ...more
August 3, 2008
Proposal Would Cut Tax That Supports Port Authority
The Tampa Port Authority wants to lower the tax rate that helps support its projects, but the proposal ignited a pressing question in a poor economy: Should the port get any local tax dollars? ...more
July 18, 2008
Busch Amusement Parks Offer Ticket Combos For Floridians
Busch Entertainment Corp. on Monday announced price increases and a new ticket package called Pick 2 that will enable a Florida resident to visit any two of Busch Entertainment's four Florida parks for $79.95. ...more
July 1, 2008
Local Red Cross Remains Confident It Can Handle Storms
Troubles with a national disaster relief fund are not expected to pose a problem if a hurricane hits Florida. ...more
June 23, 2008
Red Cross Fund Shortage Has No Effect Here
A shortage of donations and a series of mini-disasters have left the American Red Cross with no money for domestic relief efforts. ...more
June 20, 2008
Red Cross Fund Shortage Has No Effect Here
A shortage of donations and a series of mini-disasters have left the American Red Cross with no money for domestic relief efforts. ...more
June 19, 2008
A Different Kind Of Vacation
A poor economy and higher prices for fuel, food and lodging have travelers re-evaluating vacation plans, Tampa Bay tourism industry officials have learned. The key to success in this year's tourism season will be how well the tourism industry can tap into travelers' perceptions. Here is a sample of what some travelers are thinking these days from interviews at Clearwater Beach and Tampa. ...more
May 6, 2008
Publix Bags 8% Profit Boost Amid Downturn
Even in a down economy, Publix Super Markets keeps churning out strong financial reports. ...more
May 2, 2008
Ridership Decreases 0.7% At TIA In January
Ridership at Tampa International Airport declined 0.7 percent in January, compared with January 2007, to 766,014 departing passengers, continuing a slide prompted by the poor economy, an airport report issued Monday said. ...more
February 19, 2008
Quality Distribution Says Economy Hurt Bottom Line
The poor economy continues to take its toll on trucking companies as Tampa-based Quality Distribution estimated Tuesday that it would record a $15.5 million fourth quarter pretax loss and a $9.7 million pretax loss for all of 2007. ...more
February 12, 2008
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